ED arrests cloud particles scam ‘mastermind’, his wife at Delhi’s IGI Airport

The Enforcement Directorate had unearthed the modus operandi allegedly used by a private company and its affiliates to commit fraud on the pretext of selling “cloud particles (servers)“ | Photo Credit: – The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vuenow Group chief executive officer Sukhvinder Singh Kharour and his wife Dimple Kharour, who are allegedly involved in … Read more

CPI(ML) Liberation questions CPI(M) note that it does not consider Modi government as ‘neo-fascist’

Disapproving of the CPI(M) note clarifying that it does not consider the Modi government or the Indian State as “neo-fascist”, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said on Saturday (March 1, 2025) that any “downplaying of the fascist danger” at this juncture can only erode the electoral strength and moral authority of the communists. His … Read more

States must pay compensation to construction workers affected by GRAP even without court orders: SC

The Supreme Court directed Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to pay compensation to construction workers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Supreme Court directed Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to pay compensation to construction workers whenever they are affected by the closure of activities due to GRAP measures in Delhi-NCR, even if there is no … Read more

Discussion of women’s progress superficial without safe public spaces: Delhi High Court

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said real empowerment began with women’s right to live and move freely without fear | Photo Credit: FARUQUI Calling for strict action against those who make public spaces unsafe for women, the Delhi High Court has said unless an environment free from harassment and fear was created, all discussions on women’s … Read more

Avian flu found in three pet cats and live bird market

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao The Health Ministry on Friday confirmed that Avian Influenza (H5N1) has been found in three pet cats and a live bird market in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh on January 31, 2025. It added that all necessary public health measures were instituted. Avian influenza (AI), also … Read more

‘Overstepping jurisdiction’: SC sets aside HC order on compensation for wrongful confinement

Supreme Court | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Frowning upon courts overstepping jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has set aside an order of the Allahabad High Court which directed the Director of Narcotics Control Bureau to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to a man for alleged wrongful confinement. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Manmohan … Read more